Pride Month is full of parties, parades, and lots of glitter. Behind the colorful celebrations is a purpose though: to raise awareness about the issues the LGBTQ+ community has overcome and continues to face. You can show your support for the LGBTQ+ community in a way that's a little more constructive than donning rainbow gear […]
For the third year, The Oddities & Curiosities Expo will be bringing strange, unusual, creepy and interesting art and sights to the Alario Center, 2000 Signette Blvd. in Westwego, on June 26th. The event features local artists selling oddities that are sure to make your skin crawl (or at least make a good conversation piece). […]
In the French Quarter, where fine dining is a hot commodity, there’s Evangeline; the restaurant that is serving delicious food in an atmosphere that feels like old New Orleans. Located at 329 Decatur St., Evangeline is named after Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie, an epic poem published in 1847 by the American poet Henry Wadsworth […]
On May 27th, The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience opened at 818 Howard Avenue in a 9,000 square foot space. Exhibits will explore the many ways Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their communities, covering more than 13 states and 300 years of history. I […]
On Wednesday May 12th, beloved neighborhood cocktail bar, Twelve Mile Limit, opened their doors for indoor seating at 70% capacity. With 28 seats inside and additional seating on the outside patio, the bar is finally beginning to get back to normal, after an unpredictable year. "We wanted to wait to open indoor seating until our […]
The only thing more difficult than choosing which dating profiles you want to swipe left and right on is actually picking a dating app. There are countless out there, and most are based on the exact same idea. You swipe. You chat. And sometimes you go on disappointing dates. Two New Orleans women are hoping […]
Danae Columbus caught up with veteran campaign organizer and strategist, Lynda Woolard, the day after the second congressional district race to ask her about her new podcast for progressives. Louisiana Lefty can be heard on multiple podcast platforms, and can be found at LouisianaLefty.Rocks. Louisiana Lefty’s stated goal is “to democratize information, demystify party […]
Life's a beach! What are you supposed to do when New Orleans road construction invades your street and causes a sandy mess? If you're Emily Soileau, you grab a book, a towel and a swimsuit and you make the most of it. Soileau is a veterinary technician and a New Orleans transplant from Baton Rouge […]
Editor's Note: After community outreach, Big Easy Magazine took the opportunity to talk to Children's Hospital New Orleans in an effort to learn more about their services and impact on the community. Contributing writer, Danae Columbus interviewed Children's Hospital Chief Executive Officer, John Nickens. DC: What was the impetus for creating a hospital for crippled […]
There are zero reasons why you should be wasting your money on single-use products with plastic packaging, especially now that New Orleans' first zero waste supply and bulk refill store, Vintage Green Review, is opening for business! After occupying 3530 Magazine Street with a multi-week pop-up, Vintage Green Review has announced that it will permanently […]
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